What is the Metascore for Incendies?

Incendies has a Metascore of 79 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Incendies?

Streaming availability for Incendies varies by region — currently on TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Check local listings for your region.

What countries is Incendies streaming in?

Incendies streams on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in South Korea; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Incendies

Directed by Denis Villeneuve · 2010 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Incendies (2010) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

85% Editorial Rating

87% Audience snapshot · excluded

79 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 11m
Cast: Lubna Azabal , Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin , Maxim Gaudette , Rémy Girard , Allen Altman , Abdelghafour Elaaziz , Dominique Briand , Frédéric Paquet , Ahmad Massad , John Dunn-Hill
Country: Canada
Language: French

Official theatrical poster for Incendies (2010)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Incendies by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video, U-NEXT
South Korea	Netflix
Turkey	TV+, HBO Max

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, war, mystery pick

Not ideal for

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Is Incendies worth watching?

Yes — Incendies earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

IMDb Top 250 #97 (8.3/10) — Incendies remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Incendies about?

A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.

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